Go To Latest Video ReviewsVIA Details VX855 Media System Processor
| Author | Hugo Jobling |
| Published | 13th Mar 2009 |
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TrustedReviews NewslettersBacking up its Nano and C7 CPUs, VIA has launched the VX855 Media System Processor (MSP), its solution for high definition playback in small form factor and mobile devices. The chip is capable of decoding H.264, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, DivX/XviD and VC1 encoded content.
As well as supporting both Nano, Eden and C7 processors, the VX855 MSP also caters for up to 4GB of DDR2 RAM, up to six USB ports and boasts 8-channel sound decoding. Chrome9 DirectX 9 graphics are also present, providing enough grunt to run Aero, at least.
Intel's current GN40 chipset, as sported by the most recent Atom netbooks can only cope with 720p video, so VIA has the advantage there. Nvidia's Ion platform, conversely, does also offer 1080p-decoding, but we've yet to see a retail product using it as Intel isn't exactly co-operating with Nvidia. VIA could have the 1080p-capable netbook market to itself for a while, if it can get VX855 into a netbook soon, then. Whether customers want such a device is a different matter, though.
Still, those wondering what, if any, rival VIA would have to Nvidia and Intel and those companies' netbook offerings now have their answer.
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mozster said on 13th March 2009
sockatume said on 13th March 2009
I thought that the Nano was supposed to be an all-singing all-dancing 1080p-decoding wunder-processor to beat the Atom to begin with. If they're having to ship with with a med... more
mjaffk said on 13th March 2009
most of netbook users, including me, have other means of displaying data, such as a projector, larger monitor or a TV. said that, most of those having a projector, larger monitor o... more
Gordon said on 13th March 2009
Re 1080p decoding - it's more about outputting options on the move. With integrated HDMI a netbook with this video horsepower would be brilliant for connecting to displays/pro... more
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fair point... I guess I posted without thinking... plugging a netbook into a 1080p display is a pretty simple solution, but it's more of a secondary function for a cheap as ch... more